Are you a Psychology graduate looking for hands-on experience that brings your studies to life?
A welcoming specialist school is searching for a Psychology graduate who’s curious, calm, and ready to support pupils with additional needs. If you want a role where you can apply what you’ve learned about behaviour, communication, and child development, this is a brilliant place to start.
What you’ll be doing
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Supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, ADHD, communication needs, and sensory differences
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Working 1:1 and in small groups to help pupils feel safe, regulated, and ready to learn
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Using your understanding of behaviour to support positive routines and de-escalation
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Helping pupils build social skills, confidence, and independence
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Teaming up with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver consistent, structured support
Why this role is perfect for Psychology graduates
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You’ll apply theory in real-life situations
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You’ll gain invaluable experience for future roles such as Educational Psychologist, SENCO, or Therapist
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You’ll learn how different learning needs present day to day
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You’ll develop communication, behaviour support, and safeguarding skills every employer values
What we’re looking for
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A Psychology graduate with a genuine interest in SEND and behaviour support
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Someone patient, observant, and able to stay calm under pressure
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A good communicator who builds trust quickly with pupils and staff
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A team player who’s happy to get stuck in and support wherever needed
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
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Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella deductions
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Free CPD including Autism modules, behaviour support, and de-escalation training
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A dedicated consultant who understands specialist settings
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Opportunities for long-term growth across SEND, mainstream, and alternative provisions
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Referral rewards when you recommend friends
If you want a role where your Psychology background really matters and you can make a meaningful difference every day, this could be the perfect next step.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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